Meet NSK: The Experts in Motion & Control
About Us
Did you know that NSK is one of the three biggest bearing manufacturers in the world? Perhaps you didn't, because even though we have more than 3,000 people working for us in Europe, as well as operating several state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and a giant distribution centre in the Netherlands, it sometimes seems as though our reputation isn't everything it could be in this part of the world.
Honestly, when you think about precision engineering, NSK should be one of the very first names that leaps to mind. Our products are found everywhere that something moves, from Wind Turbines to machine tools, via automotive plants, railway systems and quarrying and mining equipment. But beyond this, we truly believe we offer the highest quality bearings and linear guides on the market and will gladly compare our products to anything on offer from our competitors.
But if you haven’t worked with us before, then this short blog is designed to help you get to know NSK and to learn a little bit about our history, our products, our ambitions and our values. Enjoy.
Background
NSK was founded in 1916 as the first ever bearing manufacturer in a rapidly industrialising Japan. As the country developed industries on a par with those found in the West, the demand for quality component parts skyrocketed and NSK stepped up to deliver precision tools that would help the island nation’s machines run smoothly.
The company grew rapidly and in 1963 opened its first European subsidiary in Düsseldorf, Germany. Thirteen years later this was followed by its first European production facility in Peterlee, England. Both sites are still open to this day and have been joined by other manufacturing sites in Newark, England and Kielce, Poland as well as support offices all across the continent.
This European growth has been reflected worldwide as NSK has evolved from a regional ball bearing supplier to a global multinational company specialising in all manner of motion and control components. We now employ more than 25,000 people in 30 different countries and provide products to projects and brands all over the world. In Europe alone, even though it is a long way from our traditional Japanese heartland, we employ 3200 people and boast a turnover of more than €662 million euros as of 2024.
We won’t be resting on our laurels, however. We believe our success has been driven by our commitment research & development, which has enabled us to continuously improve the quality of both our products and services. This is an attitude and an investment we will be maintaining in the years ahead.
We are one of the leading bearing manufacturers in the world, but we’re also so much more than that. We make every type of bearing you can imagine, including ones that can stand up to the toughest conditions going, but we also make a whole lot more than just bearings, including linear guides and automotive components and have also established a comprehensive network of authorised sales distributors across Europe.
At our core, NSK is all about quality, innovation, and sustainability. We consider ourselves a driving force in precision engineering with a deep-rooted commitment to quality and sustainability. For European businesses seeking reliable and innovative solutions, collaborating with NSK means partnering with a company that values excellence and responsibility.
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